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30 Responses to “Something wonderful, something mysterious….”
If you zoom in on the second image, you can see clearly where the person on the left was erased. (You can even see the squiggles from the erasing brush).
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Actually the second one could be done without photoshop. Wouldn’t be easy, but it could be done.
For a reflection, the person in the reflection doesn’t have to be standing on the floor. You can also see they are not standing on something solid if they are suspended, and as you can see most of their bodies, that means harnesses and wires holding them even higher.
They would only need to be a foot or so off the ground maybe 1 1/2 foot back from the shoes to be just out of frame.
Then just place shoes (different size to take account of the change in distance) over the reflections from the cameras point of view.
Having said that, this particular photo does look like it was photoshopped… just saying it could be done if you really wanted to.
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When I first glanced at the second one I saw four Pierson’s Puppeteers…
Seriously clever photo! Obviously easy in image manipulation software, and I think even I could manage it with my limited skills – but the idea is simple and effective.
I agree with Charles, you could do the second photo w/o manipulation. But you don’t need harnesses or wires, just a transparent beam for them to stand on. Enough plexiglass, perhaps?
I had seen the first one before, a cousin of mine sent it to me, it might have been coincidence, that somebody caught the birds on that exact position, it can be manipulated, but what really matters, and this is where we have to put aside our scientific thinking, is that is a gorgeous image, made to bring a smile to people’s faces, the second one is very exciting as well, lovely images
the last one is fake, if the only light source is the son.
after the light fund Offensive the shoe, the light going in Straight Line.
so, the leg Section can’t be real, like this shape:
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sory about my bad english
February 23, 2011 at 5:38 am |
The second one is really mysterious …
I wonder how it was made.
Photoshop?
February 23, 2011 at 5:38 am |
If there is no manipulation, second one is very interesting.
February 23, 2011 at 5:44 am |
If you zoom in on the second image, you can see clearly where the person on the left was erased. (You can even see the squiggles from the erasing brush).
February 23, 2011 at 6:08 am |
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February 23, 2011 at 6:12 am |
Second can be as easy as a double exposure and photoshop masking. First one is just serendipitous. Both are wonderful.
February 23, 2011 at 6:25 am |
the second one is made using a fill-in plugin of photoshop. there is a version of it for gimp too.
February 23, 2011 at 6:27 am |
It is possible for the second photo to be real, but I think it’s easier to have manipulated it. Occam.
February 23, 2011 at 8:41 am
I just aggree..
February 23, 2011 at 6:34 am |
I zoomed in on the feet image in PS, and you can definitely see the manipulation, particularly in the second leg from the right.
February 23, 2011 at 6:47 am |
They both look fake to me. But the second one is a very clever use of Photoshop
February 23, 2011 at 6:53 am |
Wonderful use of photoshop.
February 23, 2011 at 7:14 am |
I like the second one. It is easy to do with photoshop, but it is clever.
February 23, 2011 at 8:40 am |
Love them,especially the first one.Faked or not,very good.
February 23, 2011 at 8:51 am |
Actually the second one could be done without photoshop. Wouldn’t be easy, but it could be done.
For a reflection, the person in the reflection doesn’t have to be standing on the floor. You can also see they are not standing on something solid if they are suspended, and as you can see most of their bodies, that means harnesses and wires holding them even higher.
They would only need to be a foot or so off the ground maybe 1 1/2 foot back from the shoes to be just out of frame.
Then just place shoes (different size to take account of the change in distance) over the reflections from the cameras point of view.
Having said that, this particular photo does look like it was photoshopped… just saying it could be done if you really wanted to.
February 23, 2011 at 9:09 am |
On first glance at the second one I saw a line of long-necked geese or swans.
February 23, 2011 at 9:43 am
Me too! That Natalie Portman movie really gets to you, doesn’t it?
February 23, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Me three! Haven’t seen the movie yet.
February 23, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Hmmm… I see what you mean, but that’s just silly.
February 23, 2011 at 10:13 am |
Photoshop is Photoshop. What’s clever is the idea that each person had in making these images.
February 23, 2011 at 2:52 pm |
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February 23, 2011 at 7:39 pm |
The 2nd one is a straight photo of the 4 best secret agents in the CIA but their bare feet are hurt by the road so they have sneakers on.
February 23, 2011 at 9:29 pm |
Occams razor says second is photoshop (as mentioned).
So the question is: Were the reflections added or the persons removed?
February 23, 2011 at 11:41 pm |
first one is real and its very beautiful.
second is fake for sure.
February 23, 2011 at 11:51 pm |
When I first glanced at the second one I saw four Pierson’s Puppeteers…
Seriously clever photo! Obviously easy in image manipulation software, and I think even I could manage it with my limited skills – but the idea is simple and effective.
February 24, 2011 at 12:11 am |
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February 24, 2011 at 8:11 am |
Richard, I think you’re going to need to write a retraction for your book. The second one is clearly proof of ghosts.
February 24, 2011 at 3:02 pm |
I agree with Charles, you could do the second photo w/o manipulation. But you don’t need harnesses or wires, just a transparent beam for them to stand on. Enough plexiglass, perhaps?
February 24, 2011 at 6:33 pm |
I’d say the second one is fake for sure, but I love it.
February 26, 2011 at 8:45 pm |
I had seen the first one before, a cousin of mine sent it to me, it might have been coincidence, that somebody caught the birds on that exact position, it can be manipulated, but what really matters, and this is where we have to put aside our scientific thinking, is that is a gorgeous image, made to bring a smile to people’s faces, the second one is very exciting as well, lovely images
March 6, 2011 at 1:41 pm |
the last one is fake, if the only light source is the son.
after the light fund Offensive the shoe, the light going in Straight Line.
so, the leg Section can’t be real, like this shape:
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/
\
sory about my bad english